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N823 EWD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,155 mi
Last recorded141,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,155 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 121,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 121,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,881 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,881 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 105,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 99,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 94,771 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N823 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N823 EWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N823 EWD registered?

N823 EWD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N823 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 EWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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